Brian Black was an adventurer and a journalist, and he was passionate about showing and telling people about the natural world. He sailed all his life, and his children went…
Yachting Monthly
August 2025
The August 2025 issue of Yachting Monthly is out now…
Women in Marine event to focus on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ at Southampton International Boat Show
On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, Women in Marine will be holding its annual panel and networking event at the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant, located at the Southampton International Boat Show.…
How to service a winch
Winches tend to be mounted in places where, if a bit drops off, it will roll into the water, so take your time and keep hold of everything. Put items…
How to sail sustainably: ‘The Atlantic taught me how to calculate a boat’s carbon footprint’
For nearly three decades, I have been deeply involved in shaping environmental solutions across many industries, from agriculture to aviation. My colleagues and I were even honoured with a prestigious…
Join Autism on the Water for an Inclusive Sailing Day
On 5 July at Haslar Marina, Gosport, join Autism on the Water for a day of community sailing. The event is open to autistic adults, children, their families and carers…
Cruising Copenhagen: ‘The water in the city centre is clean enough to swim in’
Sitting by the water on a hot summer’s day with a cool white wine in your hand? Even this can get better – with said cool white wine in hand,…
Victoria 26 used boat review: A very lucky barn find!
When my wife and I moved from Brighton to Devon in 2015, we made a deal. She could have the dog she pined for and which I didn’t want (too…
How the traditional boatbuilding community is facing the UK skills crisis
On 14 June, the launch of Norfolk boatbuilder Abbey Molyneux’s new and expanded yard brought together more than 60 professionals from across the boatbuilding and heritage marine sectors. Yard owners,…
Should you enter this harbour with a navigation electronics malfunction?
Dave and three friends are sailing their 10m cruising yacht from the Solent to Brest. They were going to enter L’Aber Wrac’h, a rocky inlet in north-west France, for the…